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The opening of a new estate agency office on the French Riviera has been hailed as evidence that the region is still in a solid state when it comes to the property market.A feature in the Times noted that Winkworth has just opened a new base between the towns of Cap d'Antibes and Juan-les-Pins.Cannes was [...]
The Spanish property market could be poised to experience a recovery, as figures have shown the decline in sales to have slowed.According to Reuters, there were 34,895 sales in the country in March - 24.3 per cent less than the same month a year ago.However, the figures from the National Statistics Institute represented the slowest [...]
The region of Provence remains popular for French property buyers, it has been noted.A report in the Times highlighted the fact that British expatriates continue to purchase homes in the area, with many being attracted to the "more wholesome" experience offered.The publication explained that prices have fallen by just six per cent over the last [...]
Florida property saw another surge in the number of foreclosures as the overall rate of repossessions across the US hit a record high, according to new figures.Housing research firm RealtyTrac said the national rate in April was one per cent up on March, at one in every 374 homes.Florida's rate increased by 37 per cent [...]
The changing international property market situation has been advantageous for Italy, it has been suggested.Commenting on the country, Property Abroad director Les Calvert argued the country is now benefitting from not being a market that has traditionally boomed.He commented that the credit crunch has "exposed" some countries, "but in the case of Italy no news [...]
Spanish property has regained its position as the most popular for those considering buying homes overseas, it has been revealed.According to homeoverseas.co.uk, Portugal has been replaced by its neighbour at the top of the table.The study relates to searches on the portal over the last month by country and by individual property, with Spanish enquiries [...]
A large area of the south of France is to jointly hold the title of European Capital of Culture in 2013, it has been announced.The European Union has decided that Marseille-Provence will share the status with the Slovakian city of Kosice, something that may interest those seeking French property.Such a focus could help the Mediterranean [...]
The city of Guimaraes is to share the title of European Capital of Culture in 2012, something that could interest Portugal property buyers.Guimaraes will hold the title jointly with Maribor in Slovenia over the course of the year, which will enable it to raise its profile and attract investment and tourism.Such a prospect may prompt [...]
The economic outlook in France is rising, new figures have suggested, something that may be of interest to those looking to purchase French property.According to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the country has shown "tentative signs" of a pause in the economic slowdown.The body's composite leading indicators (CLIs) update revealed that [...]
Portugal property buyers can enjoy a month filled with festive fun during June, as some of the country's most famous saints' days are marked.June 12th and 13th sees the Feast of St Anthony being celebrated, particularly in Lisbon where a large carnival takes place, with a number of ceremonial 'marriages' being heldOther festivals include the [...]